Installing iPhone 3G Camera
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Installing iPhone 3G Camera
Tools used in this guide
Parts relevant to this guide
• Phillips #00 Screwdriver
• iPhone 3G Camera
• Small suction cup
• Spudger
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Installing iPhone 3G Camera
Step 1 - Camera
• Remove the two Phillips #00 screws from the dock-
connector end of the iPhone.
Step 2
• Remove the metal handle from the suction cup. It's
easier and safer to grip the suction cup's base instead
of the metal handle.
• There is a rubber gasket between the silver
front bezel and black display assembly. A bit
offeree is required in this step to separate
the iPhone's display assembly.
• Be very careful when opening the iPhone so
that the cables under the display are not
severed.
• Use a small suction cup near the Home button to gently
pull up the bottom portion of the iPhone's display
assembly.
• If the display assembly is to damaged to
allow the suction cup to adhere, tape with a
strong adhesive such as duct tape maybe
used.
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Step 3
• The display assembly is still connected to
the iPhone by several cables, so don't try to
remove it entirely just yet.
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• Rotate the display assembly up until it is at an angle of
approximately 45 degrees.
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Step 4
• Continue to hold the display assembly with one hand,
and use your other hand and a spudger to disconnect
the black ribbon cable labeled "1."
Steps
• Rotate the display assembly up until it is roughly
vertical. This will allow easier access for disconnecting
the remaining cables.
• Use a spudger to disconnect the black ribbon cable
labeled "2."
Step 6
• Use a spudger to flip up the white plastic tab holding
the remaining ribbon cable in place. The white tab will
rotate up 90 degrees, releasing the ribbon cable.
• Slide the black ribbon cable out of its connector, and
remove the display assembly from the iPhone.
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Installing iPhone 3G Camera
Step?
• Insert your SIM eject tool or a paper clip into the hole
next to the headphone jack.
• Press down on the tool until the SIM card tray pops out.
• Grasp the SIM card tray and slide it out of the iPhone.
Steps
• Use a spudger to disconnect the ribbon cable labeled
Step 9
• Use a spudger to disconnect the ribbon cable labeled
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Step 10
• Use a spudger to disconnect the ribbon cable labeled
"6."
• If you have an iPhone 3GS, refer to picture 2 and use a
spudger to disconnect the ribbon cable labeled "7."
Step 11
• Carefully peel up the small sticker labeled "Do not
remove.
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Installing iPhone 3G Camera
Step 12
• Remove the following 8 screws:
• Five 2.3 mm Phillips #00 screws with partial
threads securing the logic board to the rear panel.
• Two 2.3 mm Phillips #00 screws with full threads
securing the logic board and camera.
' One 2.9 mm Phillips #00 screw from beneath the
"Do not remove" sticker.
Step 13
• Use a spudger to gently pry the camera up and out of
its housing in the rear panel. The camera cannot be
removed entirely yet because it's connected to the
bottom of the logic board.
Step 14
• Use a spudger to gently pry up the end of the logic
board closest to the dock connector.
• If the board won't lift up, double check to
make sure all the screws securing the logic
board have been removed.
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step 15
• Slide the logic board towards the dock connector and
out of the iPhone.
Step 16
• Use a spudger to disconnect the camera from the logic
board.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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